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Visitation will be at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 10655 Haverstick Road, Carmel at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 27. A funeral mass will immediately follow at 11 a.m. He will be laid to rest with military honors at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to the church. Friends may sign his online guest book at www.indianafuneralcare.com.
Joseph James Palestino, age 83 of Carmel, IN, passed away Monday, December 23, 2013 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Carmel. Joseph was a parishioner at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. He was retired from Echlin, Corporation. Joseph was a 1927 graduate of Linden High School in New Jersey. He received a degree in Engineering Administration from Rutgers University, class of 1951. He then received a master’s degree from Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, N.J. In 1951, he was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. He served two years active duty as a procurement officer and twenty years of service in the reserves as a Liaison Officer for the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. Joseph loved cars and military aircraft, never missing an air show at Mt. Comfort Airport. He spent much of his time researching the history of World Wars. He was a member of MOAA Military Officers Association of America, White River Chapter. Joseph was a volunteer at SCORE for 17 years, counseling many Indiana business entrepreneurs. He was Membership Chairman for several years at SCORE. He was a member of the Italian Heritage Society of Indiana. He volunteered much of his time during his retirement to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Palestino, and his parents, Joseph and Mary Palestino. He is survived by his three children, Maryann Snyder, Joseph Palestino, and Elizabeth Lowe, and his five grandchildren. Visitation will be at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 10655 Haverstick Road, Carmel at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 27. A funeral mass will immediately follow at 11 a.m. He will be laid to rest with military honors at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to the church. Friends may sign his online guest book at www.indianafuneralcare.com.
Stuart Sobel says
Joe was a caring man. He committed himself to helping others. I worked with him as a volunteer for SCORE. He loved to share his wisdom and inspire others to help our community. We will miss his warmth and dedication to others.
Jim Buzzelli says
Dear Maryann, Joe, Elizabeth and family,
I feel great sorrow for the loss of your father and my neighborhood friend, Joe. I offer you my deepest sympathy.
As you labor through your grief, my prayers are with you and your family.
May you be comforted by the love of family and the closeness of friends?
With heartfelt sympathy, Jim Buzzelli
Jim Limp says
I volunteered with Joe at the SCORE Organization for nearly 20 years. He was such a hard worker, he held several SCORE Offices and was responsible for training new SCORE members for nearly 10 years. Joe carried out all of these assignments in an outstanding manner. I have very good memories of all of my associations with Joe.
His family has our sympathy.
Mary Jane and Jim Limp